The annual, one-day conferences take over from the Oliver Prior Society in being the Cambridge forum for teachers of MFL.

Our aim is to offer teachers the opportunity to hear about our degree teaching by attending sample lectures and talks. We are also keen to create enough time in our programmes for formal and informal questions and exchanges. Transition from school to University and any questions relating to admissions are examples of recent topics for Q&As and discussions over lunch.

The events are free, refreshments and lunch are included.

For information about travel bursaries, look through our resources page.

Please contact the College linked with your school via the Cambridge area links to find out if "your" College can offer accommodation. See here to find out which College is linked with your area.

We are asking for a £5 charge. This will go towards the refreshments, lunch and drinks reception.

2017 Conference

Our speakers introduced some of the latest ideas in language teaching at university level and explained how the topics taught develop out of current A Level courses.

CamMACT 2017 provided two question and answer sessions, one on the Cambridge Admissions process and one on teaching MFL. Delegates received advice on what is looked for in undergraduate applications and how prospective students might prepare themselves for interview. In addition to the full programme of presentations, there were opportunities to discuss interests and issues informally with Faculty members and colleagues throughout the conference.

In the abstract for her talk at CamMACT, teacher Bernardette Holmes writes:

'Now more than ever, languages education matters. In a climate of political uncertainty and with the prospect of social fragmentation and economic instability, our ability and willingness to speak multiple languages and develop intercultural understanding increase in significance and value. Language skills and cultural agility connect us to our past, define our present and have the potential to transform our future.'